Question

The correct order of acidic strength for the following compounds is:
(A) Phenol
(B) p-cresol
(C) m-nitrophenol
(D) p-nitrophenol

• A. $A>B>C>D$
• B. $C>B>A>D$
• C. $D>C>A>B$
• D. $B>D>A>C$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $D>C>A>B$

$\text{Acidic strength}\propto \text{Stability of the conjugate base}$